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24.01.2022 The Spent Convictions Bill 2020, announced today, means Victorians convicted of minor offences no longer have to pay for those offences over and over again. It could help end the cycle of poverty and disadvantage for thousands of Victorians. Read our latest statement. https://www.fclc.org.au/spent_convictions_bill_could_help_e

24.01.2022 Victim-survivors of family violence will be better supported and protected from future harm thanks to today’s State Government funding announcement for the legal assistance sector. Full statement here. https://www.fclc.org.au/legal_sector_funding_will_lead_to_s

22.01.2022 The decriminalisation of public drunkenness is a welcome and overdue reform. If someone is drunk they need to be taken home or to a safe place, not left in a police cell or pushed into the criminal justice system. Read our latest statement here. #TanyaDay https://www.fclc.org.au/abolishing_public_drunkenness_laws_

21.01.2022 Since the beginning of #melbournlockdown, we have seen a significant increase in the number of people experiencing #familyviolence referred to us for legal help... from The Royal Women's Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Health care professionals are in a unique position to help people identify that they are experiencing family violence. Hospital visits are often the only safe place for disclosures to be made, providing opportunities to support people to get help they need. This includes referrals for legal assistance. People experiencing family violence often have a range of legal problems, including the need to obtain intervention orders to put a stop to the abuse, make safe child contact arrangements, obtain tenancy help to remain in or move out of rental properties, and to apply for victims of crime assistance to aid recovery. We expect #familyviolence presentations to rise even further when restrictions lift and women have greater freedom to leave their homes and report their experiences. We need to be prepared and properly resourced to do this vital work Gabrielle Williams MP Jill Hennessy MP. #healthjusticepartnerships #HJP Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria https://bit.ly/3hU2s7f

21.01.2022 Great report by the CIJ, recommending Victoria sets up a dedicated legal service for victims of crime by leveraging existing publicly funded legal services like Community Legal Centres and co-locating legal assistance with victim support services. https://victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/victims-service-review

20.01.2022 Great news for Victorians, particularly victim-survivors of family violence, people with mental health issues and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Investment in social housing for those most at risk of social, cultural and economic injustice = a fairer Victoria.

20.01.2022 Did you know Community Legal Centres can help with a range of legal issues, including Centrelink payments and social security concerns? https://www.fclc.org.au/clcs_on_the_frontline_social_securi

19.01.2022 As we recover from the pandemic, we must ensure appropriate and adequate support is available to victim-survivors of family violence. That includes access to justice. #16DaysofActivism2020 #justiceforall #covidrecovery https://bit.ly/33Au7WA

17.01.2022 Who else wants to live in a community that is fair, inclusive and thriving? You can help make that happen. We have a range of job opportunities from across our sector listed on our website. ... Take a look and help us fight for a fairer Victoria. #community #leadership #communitylegalcentres

16.01.2022 We are saddened today to hear of the resignation of AG Jill Hennessy. The struggle between raising a family and demanding work pressures is one faced by many working parents. Ms Hennessy has been a tireless supporter of the community legal sector and a strong supporter of social justice. Her empathy, compassion and determination have led to a more equitable justice system. ... She will be missed. https://www.fclc.org.au/attorney_general_departure_a_sad_lo

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12.01.2022 There is no excuse for abuse. Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected, no matter their culture, visa status or the language they speak. Please share o...ur images- translations below in Hindi with Arabic, Karen, Vietnamese and Simplified Chinese to follow throughout this week. Art by Vivienne da Silva Illustration. #RespectIs #16DaysofActivism #OrangetheWorld ----- If you are in immediate danger, please call 000. If you are experiencing abuse, call TIS (Translating and Interpreting Service) on 131 450 and ask them to call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, or Safe Steps on 1800 015 188. Both services are open 24 hours. You can also contact inTouch for confidential support in your language on 1800 755 988. For men’s support in your language, call TIS on 131 450 and ask them to call Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

11.01.2022 "Unemployment always leads to more legal issues. Uncertainty about Jobkeeper/Jobseeker is an added stress, and people juggle which bills to pay. "People who have never needed a lawyer before suddenly need our help, _ Mandi Hyland, Barwon Community Legal

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06.01.2022 Thanks for your support Frank McGuire! We [must raise] the age of legal criminal responsibility from 10 to 14. A child as young as 10 should never find themselves in jail. #RaiseTheAge ... https://www.theage.com.au//raise-the-age-of-criminal-respo

06.01.2022 Need help understanding JobKeeper? The good people at JobWatch have developed a Q&A explaining the key differences between the legislation before and after 28 September. Check out their website for details. http://jobwatch.org.au/jobkeeper-2-0-qa/

03.01.2022 Victoria needs to ensure all Victorians are supported as it recovers from the impact of COVID-19, especially those who faced greater economic, cultural or social injustice before the pandemic. Let's make sure no Victorian is left behind. Find out how this is can be done in our latest report... https://www.fclc.org.au/just_and_equitable_victoria

02.01.2022 We are talking about people taking first steps in adulthood and the potential consequences of either having to pay a fine or going down the road of potential criminal conviction is extremely concerning, Taina Lefort, Flemington and Kensington Community Legal Centre solicitor. Excessive fines for young people does not = a fair and equitable Victoria. Fines need to be dropped or at the very least fairly reviewed. http://bit.ly/3cIhPR0

01.01.2022 How good is this? Kids belong in school, not jail. Well done to the ACT for leading the way.